With a playoff win on the line, Saint Francis rose to the challenge on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Willow Glen Rams. The Lancers haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
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Bianka Fisher and Lexi Fisher dominated on the mound. Bianka tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits, while Lexi pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lexi has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Peyton Tsao and Maya Yumiba did most of the damage at the plate: Tsao went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Yumiba went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Hayden Hummel, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Saint Francis' victory bumped their record up to 27-3. As for Willow Glen, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 28-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Saint Francis will face off against Rocklin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Lancers have won six straight at home, while the Thunder won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Willow Glen, they will take on Del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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